DIY Class A/B Amp The "Wolverine" build thread

[anatech]

Nice looking system. You need furniture! lol!

I imagine that room is pretty "live".

 

[adason]

I am getting rid of furniture...in preparation for house sale and move.
I only keep important stuff...audio 🙂

 

[stuartmp]

Hi Guy's,

Just a quick update on my build.
I just have the wiring of the front switch, stand-by Led and DC protection board fault Led to go.

 

[Stepping3D]

Just a quick update on my build.

That looks amazing Stuart! I only just noticed you have a quick disconnect on the back of your front panel switch. Very cool and professional looking! Can’t wait to see it once the enclosure is on and it’s all lit up. 🙂

 

[ghitus]

Hi Guy's,

Just a quick update on my build.
I just have the wiring of the front switch, stand-by Led and DC protection board fault Led to go.

As usual your work is quite amazing! Looking forward for your finished beasts!!!

Cheers,

Gaetano.

 

[DaveFred]

Hi Guy's,

Just a quick update on my build.
I just have the wiring of the front switch, stand-by Led and DC protection board fault Led to go.

Hello,

What are some of the secondary boards you are using in your build?

Soft start and speaker protect of some sort? Which ones are you using?

 

[ostripper]

Just a quick update on my build.
I just have the wiring of the front switch, stand-by Led and DC protection board fault Led to go.

Monoblock ?? Fancy. You should bring a pair to one of those hi-end audio shows. And get winning reviews (from millionaires).
VERY nice work !!
Edit - Wolverine has even become the google preferred "amp porn" for DIY searches.
OS

 

[stuartmp]

Monoblock

Yes

You should bring a pair to one of those hi-end audio shows. And get winning reviews (from millionaires).

I'd love too

VERY nice work !!

Thanks @ostripper

 

[ostripper]

What FET do you use for the SSrelay? It was hard to find non surface mount low RDSon devices ?
What schema for the protection ?
OS

 

[felix1024]

Use IPP076N15N5 TO-220 device less than 5mOhm Rdson. Works excellent in my Speaker Protect Circuit

 

[vargasmongo3435]

OMG Mr. Stuart !! 😮 the post #4,423 is ... so good to see that craftsmanship amazing indeed question what is the bucket for?, just kidding 😂

 

[stuartmp]

what is the bucket for

Washing my car.

Thanks for your kind words. 👌

 

[stuartmp]

Finally finished one of the Wolverine monoblocks. Now just the wiring to go on the second.

 

[Stepping3D]

Finally finished one of the Wolverine monoblocks.

Wow, seriously impressive! Can’t wait to get this far on mine. I like the low key look and it’ll be nice to see the two sitting side by side!

 

[ostripper]

What speakers will they drive ? 20K$ ones ? https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/best-loudspeakers-20000-50000/#product_3

I like the "Harbeth M40.3" nice 12" 3-way party speakers (in the link). But not too efficient (86dB).
I guess with that Wolverine , efficiency wouldn't matter. Wow , good amp porn !!
OS

 

[pued]

Gerber circuit board? I'm interested in trying it.

 

[quan]

Hi Stuart, sorry if i missed this one but how do you make the chassis?.
Quan

 

[stuartmp]

What speakers will they drive ?

Polk RTi A7

 

[stuartmp]

how do you make the chassis?.

I designed the chassis in Inventor, created flat pattern dxf files for all the folded parts and then the chassis was laser cut and folded by a local laser cutting firms. All the other components were made by myself or a few close friends. I work at a few engineering companies so their resources came in handy to complete this project.

 

[von Ah]

VERY classy build, indeed. Excellent work, Stuart.

Great photos, but could you line up the faceplate racing stripes with the rug?